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College: Making It Happen & Financial Aid

College: Making It Happen & Financial Aid. April 21, 2007. WHY COLLEGE?. Imagine the Benefits Greater Knowledge Greater Potential More Job Opportunities Greater Earning Power. WHAT IS SCHOOL WORTH? Average Salary Per Year. Professional Degree $95,700

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College: Making It Happen & Financial Aid

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  1. College: Making It Happen & Financial Aid April 21, 2007

  2. WHY COLLEGE? Imagine the Benefits • Greater Knowledge • Greater Potential • More Job Opportunities • Greater Earning Power

  3. WHAT IS SCHOOL WORTH? Average Salary Per Year • Professional Degree $95,700 • Doctoral Degree $79,400 • Master's Degree $59,500 • Bachelor's Degree $49,900 • Associate's Degree $37,600 • Some College/Voc. Training $35,700 • High School Graduate $30,800 • Non High School Graduate $21,600 • Source: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census 2004

  4. AIM HIGH BE INFORMED + PLAN AHEAD CHOICES

  5. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION • Higher Education Options • California Community College • California State University • University of California • Independent and Private Universities • Financial Planning • Gift Aid (free) • Non-Gift Aid (must be repaid or earned)

  6. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES • Provides formal and informal life-long educational opportunities • Provides educational access to the community at large • Associate degrees and preparation for transfer to a four-year college or university • Vocational training and career enhancement for employment

  7. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

  8. DEGREES OFFERED AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES • Associate’s Degree • Arts (A.A.) • Science (A.S.) • Certificates of Achievement • Certificates of Completion

  9. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSTS PER YEAR Average Fees: $780 Books & Supplies: $1,224 Living off Campus: $7,448 Other costs such as personal and transportation will vary

  10. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES Highlights • Transfer programs to four year colleges or universities • Guaranteed transfer agreements • Programs that address community needs • High school enrichment programs • Student support services Fresno City College

  11. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY(CSU) • Dedicated to academic excellence and public service • Offers quality education in liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career fields • Enrolls from the top 33% of California’s high school graduates CSU Fresno

  12. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES

  13. DEGREES OFFERED AT THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES • Bachelors Degrees • Arts (B.A.) • Science (B.S.) • Masters Degrees • Arts (M.A.) • Science (M.S.) • Teaching Credentials • Joint Doctoral Degrees

  14. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYCOSTS PER YEAR Average Fees: $2,520 Books & Supplies: $1,240 Living on Campus: $8,800 Other costs such as personal and transportation will vary

  15. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Highlights • Practical, hands-on learning • Different campus sizes • Personalized attention by faculty • Athletics ranging from recreational to Division 1 • Student support services • Affordable CSU Bakersfield

  16. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) • Offers undergraduate programs in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, as well as professional programs • Primary public academic institution for state supported research • Enrolls from the top 12.5% of California’s high school graduates UCLA

  17. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA UC MERCED

  18. DEGREES OFFERED AT THEUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • Bachelor’s Degrees • Arts (B.A.) • Science (B.S.) • Master’s Degrees • Arts (M.A.) • Science (M.S.) • Teaching Credentials • Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.) • Professional Degrees(Law, Medicine, MBA, etc.)

  19. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIACOST PER YEAR Average Fees: $6,780 Books & Supplies: $1,450 Living on Campus: $10,880 Other costs such as personal and transportation will vary

  20. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Highlights • Variety of campus locations, sizes, environments and majors • Research opportunities for students • Student support services • Athletics ranging from intramurals to Division 1 • A place for every minimally eligible student • Excellent educational value UC Berkeley

  21. INDEPENDENTCOLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES • Each independent college and university has a unique mission and purpose with individual attention on each student being a priority • Most have requirements similar to the UC & CSU, many have very specific requirements related to their specialty (e.g., the arts) and a few accept only the top students Fresno Pacific University

  22. INDEPENDENTCOLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

  23. DEGREES OFFERED AT INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES • Bachelor’s Degrees • Arts (B.A) • Science (B.S.) • Master’s Degrees • Arts (M.A.) • Science (M.S.) • Teaching Credentials • Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.) • Professional Degrees (Law, Medicine, MBA, etc.)

  24. INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESCOSTS PER YEAR Average Fees: $19,710 Books and Supplies: $1,490 Living on Campus: $7,144 Other costs such as personal and transportation will vary

  25. INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Highlights • Financial aid dramatically reduces actual costs • 80% of undergraduate students receive financial aid • Average financial aid package = $15,000 • Average parental income of independent college student is very similar to that of the UC and CSU • Over 125 majors ranging from Architecture to Women’s Studies • Smaller class sizes Pepperdine University

  26. GET STARTED TODAY • Research Your College Choices • Set High Expectations and Goals • Strive to Achieve the Best Grades Possible • Meet the Admission Requirements and Deadlines • Choose the College that is Right for You • Ask For Help

  27. VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES Porterville College CSU Stanislaus Stanford University UC San Diego

  28. QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN VISITING COLLEGE CAMPUSES • Do I like the location of this campus? • Is housing available on campus? • Will the dinning commons meet with my desired eating preference? • Is my desired major offered at this campus? • What degree programs is this campus well known for? • What is the average number of years it takes to graduate from this college?

  29. CENTERAL VALLEY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Central Valley Community Colleges • . Bakersfield College 1801 Panorama DriveBakersfield CA 93305-1299 (661) 395-4011 College of the Sequoias 915 South Mooney BoulevardVisalia CA 93277-2234 (209) 730-3700 Columbia College 11600 Columbia College DriveSonora CA 95370-8518 (209) 588-5100 Fresno City College 1101 E. University AvenueFresno CA 93741-0001 (559) 442-4600 Merced College 3600 M StreetMerced CA 95348-2898 (209) 384-6000 Modesto Junior College 435 College AvenueModesto CA 95350-5800 (209) 575-6094 Porterville College 100 East College AvenuePorterville CA 93257-5901 (209) 791-2200 Reedley College 995 N. Reed AvenueReedley CA 93654-2099 (559) 638-3641 San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific AvenueStockton CA 95207-6370 (209) 954-5151 Taft College 29 Emmons Park DrivePO Box 1432Taft CA 93210-2317 (661) 763-4282 West Hills College 300 Cherry LaneCoalinga CA 93210-1399 (559) 935-0801

  30. CENTERAL VALLEY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (continued) UC UC Merced Admissions Office P.O. Box 3289 Merced, CA 95344 (866) 270-7301 CSU CSU Bakersfield University Outreach 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 (661) 664-3138 CSU Fresno University Outreach 5241 North Maple Avenue Fresno, CA 93740 (559) 278-2048 Independent Fresno Pacific University 1717 South Chestnut Avenue Fresno, CA 93702 (559) 453-2039 University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211 (800) 959-2867 CSU Stanislaus University Outreach 801 West Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CA 95382-0299 (209) 667-3070

  31. FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is funds available to offset the cost of college and higher education “The investment that keeps on giving”

  32. WHERE WILL I FIND MONEY? • Federal Government • State Government • Institution (college/university/trade school) • Private Foundations • Family Contribution • Savings • Student Earnings

  33. GIFT AID (Free) • Federal Grants • Pell Grants • State Grants • Cal Grants (A,B,C) • New Entitlement Programs • Scholarships • Local, State, Institutional, and Private

  34. FEDERAL GRANTS • Student must file a FAFSA • Undergraduate students only • Eligibility based on need • Pell grant maximum = $4,050 • FSEOG maximum = $4,000

  35. STATE GRANTS • Must file FAFSA and GPA verification • Undergraduates only • Must be a California resident • Must be enrolled in a CA school at least ½ time CAL GRANT A CAL GRANT B 3.0 GPA 2.0 GPA Financial Need Financial Need

  36. INSTITUTIONAL MONEY • California Community College • Board of Governors’ Fee Waiver • CSU System • State University Grant • UC System • University of California Student Aid • Private Colleges • Scholarships, endowments, and foundations

  37. SCHOLARSHIPS • Contact your high school counselor • Visit the following web sites: www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.mach25.com • Libraries (county and city) • Bookstores • Local organizations (church groups, clubs) • Contact parents place of employment • Contact the colleges of your choice

  38. NON-GIFT AID (Must be repaid or earned) • Loans • Federal • Perkins Loans • Parent Loans • Work-study • On Campus Employment • Off Campus Employment

  39. APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Filing Period: January 1-March 2 of the senior year • GPA Verification Form to be filled out by student and counselor by March 2 of the senior year • Contact the colleges of your choice to see if there are any additional applications to assist with the cost of attendance

  40. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION • Contact a Certified Public Accountant to find out more about programs such as the Hope Scholarship, Life and IRA Educational Programs • Contact the nearest Veterans Office if you are a veteran or relative of a veteran “Save your money now - a little today will go a long way in the future”

  41. www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA opens the door to the federal student aid process. Every step you take will get you closer to achieving your educational goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end. More>> FAFSA ALERTS:Deadlines:Submit 2003-2004 FAFSA on the Web Applications by midnight Central Daylight time, June 30, 2004. Submit 2004-2005 FAFSA on the Web Applications by midnight Central Daylight time, June 30, 2005. More>>Scheduled Maintenance:FAFSA on the Web will be unavailable on every Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. More>> Find your FAFSA online! You can go back to your FAFSA to check status, make corrections to a processed FAFSA and get other information. Get organized! To simplify filling out the application, gather the required documents and other information.

  42. QUESTIONS? • Thank you for coming • Please complete and turn in an evaluation form at lunch • Good luck in your educational goals

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